Reading University researchers are taking part in a multi-disciplinary effort to develop a robotic octopus.
The biomimetic cephalopod is being designed to match a real octopus in terms of speed, dexterity and flexibility — via redwolf.newsvine.com
I don’t know. Another long cephalopod experiment. This time with gold gouache. Until recently, I didn’t know they made gold gouache. It is awesome. But it does not scan well — via CrashOctopus Blog
A wonderful felted cat-sleeping place that will be loved by your cat. Felted in one piece, 100% Wool, washable by hand. Cats all over the world love it — via Etsy
The world’s rarest albatross has been confirmed as a separate species by scientists — via redwolf.newsvine.com
A dog training program at Hobart’s Risdon Prison has proved so successful it is to be expanded — via redwolf.newsvine.com
A three-year-old Labrador called Ella has died after being left in a Toyota Prius in Sydney’s inner west.
Police said they were called to Grove Street, Birchgrove, about 11.15am today after reports of a dog in distress in the hybrid car.
When they found Ella unconscious on the back seat, officers smashed the window and poured cold water on her to try to revive her.
But she was declared dead when they brought her to a local vet, police said — via redwolf.newsvine.com
The US government said on Friday it had struck a deal with wildlife advocates to remove some 1,200 wolves in Idaho and Montana from the endangered species list.
Federal protections could be lifted from the wolves if a federal judge signs off on a settlement agreement filed on Friday in US District Court in Montana — via redwolf.newsvine.com
our show will continue after a small break — via deviantART
Cthulhu is watching you! Best to keep the blinds closed and any secrets covered, for the Old One is at the window. Don’t turn your back to this Peeping Cthulhu, a cute and colorful plush that proves that even the Great Cthulhu himself has a voyeuristic side. Whether looking inside your house, through your shower door, outside your bedroom, or just staring down drivers in the cars behind you with his evil gaze, this 7? tall suction-cup plush will produce many smiles. So, suck it up and get yourself one of these Cthulhu plush toys! — via GeekAlerts
Councils will struggle to police new dog breeding laws aimed at improving animal welfare unless they are given extra money, leaders warn — via redwolf.newsvine.com
This print advertisement for Toyo tires cleverly uses octopus to go with their slogan Griping Performance
— via Creative Ad Awards
Dude, really. I don’t say this to be cruel, but you’ve got to shape up, okay? I mean, they’re talking about you in the boardroom, and not in a good way — via Woot
One of a kind tentacle ring cast and fabricated from octopus tentacles in recycled sterling silver. This incredible statement ring has 54 glittering colorless diamonds set in the tentacle suckers, total diamond weight .52ct. It is sculptural, with brilliant sparkle from every angle and a black finish that will become even more lustrous over time. Also available polished or with an antique finish — via Etsy
Silk worms that produce vibrantly coloured and luminescent silks have been created by scientists in Singapore. The resulting fibre offers a cheap way to circumvent the dying process and may even have medical applications — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Researchers have found pipelines on the floor of Bass Strait are providing attractive habitats for Australian fur seals — via redwolf.newsvine.com
The LA County Board of Supervisors passed amendments on Tuesday to an existing ordinance requiring pet breeders and pet owners in Los Angeles County to follow new rules designed to better protect the health of animals, reports KPCC — via redwolf.newsvine.com
They say money can’t buy love – but £1million will get you man’s most expensive best friend.
A red Tibetan mastiff has become the priciest dog in the world after being sold for 10 million Chinese yuan, or £945,000.
Big Splash, or Hong Dong in Chinese, was bought by a coal baron from the north of China — via redwolf.newsvine.com
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